The federal government has declared Rockcliffe Park a national historic site, making it one of 33 districts in the country with such a designation. Ottawa-Vanier MP Mona Fortier, acting on behalf ...

Now it also has a plaque marking it as a National Historic Site. In a ceremony on Friday, Parks Canada will formally offer the 1.8-square-kilometre neighbourhood with that distinction.

OTTAWA - The Canada Strong Pass takes effect Friday, offering free admission to national parks, national historic sites and marine conservation areas maintained by Parks Canada.